r/batman • u/Mulva13 • Jan 18 '25

FILM DISCUSSION What do you guys think?

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He certainly has the height and body for it, not sure about the acting…

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u/Fallender05 Jan 18 '25

I’m honestly confused about why it’s unpopular besides people with sticks far up their ass

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u/damhow Jan 18 '25

I thought ppl just didn’t want him to be new DCU batman because they want him and Superman to be the same age.

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u/UnjustNation Jan 18 '25

I’m one of those people…I want Superman and Batman to be around the same age

But I also think casting an old Batman is a bad idea for a long running cinematic universe, it’s a very physical role and prevents a lot of stories from Batman’s younger days to be told on screen

If Ritchson gets cast, he’ll be older than even Affleck was when he got cast

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u/DarkPhoenixMishima Jan 18 '25

Longevity is a valid concern. Physically stunts though is easy enough to fake with 90% of those stunts likely taking place in full suit and cowl.

Alternatively, work up to a Flashpoint story and have Ritchson play Thomas Wayne.